How to safely dock a boat.

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6 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Boating 101 w/ Capt. Al. In this episode, Capt. Al goes over how to quickly and safely approach and leave the dock. This can be a intimidating task to a new boater. Capt. Al goes through the process and shows us that its not that difficult! Are you a docking pro? Are you a new boater that found this video helpful? Let us know! For more information please visit www.boathouseh2o.com!!
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Пікірлер: 66

@scottferguson2278 3 жыл бұрын

Never go faster than you want to hit anything....... love that advice.

@GCHG2014 5 жыл бұрын

Safety is our #1 concern, now lets stow those life jackets away. LOL

@jss150 5 жыл бұрын

If only the current and dock were like this docking would be simple with zero stress. This situation never exists in real life. It always seems to be current ripping, wind pushing away from the dock, trying to squeeze in between to boats with no extra room. Only advise I can give is keep practicing and never be afraid to do over. And never be afraid to ask for help and always offer help at the dock.

@captainstk001 4 жыл бұрын

lets see how you do in a stiff breeze - that was an example of almost perfect conditions!

@eamonshields2754 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, great how-to for solo boaters

@BoatHouseH2o 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the video!

@RonTrovatoRealtor 4 жыл бұрын

great boating information - thank you

@BoatHouseH2o 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the reverse action reference

@LivingstonFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@BoatHouseH2o 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Atexx 5 жыл бұрын

Lowkey that spin turn was impressive

@BoatHouseH2o 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks for the comment!

@ezraboren2069 4 жыл бұрын

Friend: why arnt we moving Me: never move faster than you wanna hit something

@BoatHouseH2o 4 жыл бұрын

hahahah!

@PaulyV56 2 жыл бұрын

Wind around you. Lolol. Where? Come to the northeast bro and do this.

@lizard9437 5 жыл бұрын

That a system alarm when starting the boat? Shouldn’t you wait till it switches off and rpm gauge go back to zero to start? Not sure just what I was told even though I have accidentally started it quite a few times with no ill effects

@rifke 5 жыл бұрын

I wish the current where I live in Charleston was that calm. 8-)

@deancoronado4898 3 жыл бұрын

Did you just use the bimini top to keep the boat's position after you already had the spring line set?

@israelgriffin585 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you ware your life savers at all times.

@lovelylight1972 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Sir

@BoatHouseH2o 4 жыл бұрын

U are welcome!

@leonize2459 4 жыл бұрын

Leave your motor idling at the dock?

@theperson2346 4 жыл бұрын

Dumb question but can you use forward and reverse as much as you want to or do you have to be very gentle with it?

@socalifone3044 3 жыл бұрын

As much as you want be reasonable. It's not a car.

@johnm5714 4 жыл бұрын

Lot of shit head comments here Captain-I guess that’s the risk you take when trying to offer some FREE tips to keyboard know it alls. Would love to see some tutorials on pulling into a tight slip with a single engine outboard.Thats been quite a pain in the arse for me for some time.Thanks Capt.

@chrisexcelgordon8990 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps my perspective is a little different because I own a jet boat. For example in "neutral" you have both no steering control and a slight reverse thrust. So not maintaining positive control at the helm with the engine running is a bad plan. The boat will back itself away

@captainjack3787 4 жыл бұрын

How to never ever leave a dock! NEVER release your lines from the dock and jump on a drifting boat and specially if you are single handed..

@nohowtoplz1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. My jaw dropped to the floor. And let’s not forget, not just a drifting boat but a running boat. I see how he got that big bandage over his eye. Probably took a couple of tries before he got the jump down pat. 😂

@scottferguson2278 3 жыл бұрын

100% Agreed - I was like what?

@Steve-jq4st Жыл бұрын

For the same reason I also make sure I can release the lines from inside the boat, even if I have help.

@IIdemonII 4 жыл бұрын

Those short lines are a great way to insure that you hang your boat under low tide. Or wedge it under the dock.

@garypulliam3740 4 жыл бұрын

*ensure. I'm sure the boat is insured.

@IIdemonII 4 жыл бұрын

@@garypulliam3740 I insure you've ensured some insurance. Still a bad way to rig boat.

@southernsoulfamily9699 2 жыл бұрын

Saftey is our number 1 concern....puts life jackets away and doesn't wear one💀💀💀

@Pluckaiy 4 жыл бұрын

That turn would be so hard on my boat as the engine kicks up if i reverse at those speeds

@everforexcanada5663 5 жыл бұрын

why dont you use the fenders ? i mean the dock wood could damage the paint of the boat?

@chemdog6387 5 жыл бұрын

Everforex Canada fenders are attached to the dock. Notice them as he approached after his turn-around

@socalifone3044 3 жыл бұрын

Get some glasses

@the.real.heisenberg 3 жыл бұрын

What boat is featured in this video?

@BoatHouseH2o 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tristan! The boat featured is a Hurricane 2200. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

@the.real.heisenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@goodbonezz1289 5 жыл бұрын

Where are the fenders???

@chemdog6387 5 жыл бұрын

Good Bonezz Fenders are attached to the dock

@SoundzAlive1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree as they are trying to teach the right way. André

@SoundzAlive1 4 жыл бұрын

Fenders first even if there are fenders on the dock.

@x000529 4 жыл бұрын

Coast Guard requires that tossable cushion be out and available...should not be stowed

@garypulliam3740 4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe that's true. I think that's a state law and may vary by state. If it's true for all states, a lot of people in S.C. are breaking the law. I'll check, but I believe it can be under the seat as long as the seat stowage isn't locked or clasped. In other words, the seat just lifts up with no other effort but the act of lifting it up.

@socalifone3044 3 жыл бұрын

That's 100% BS. Another keyboard captain.

@PFLEONARDI0906 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, new Coast Guard rule for less than 26 feet- kill switch lanyard must be disconnected if no one is at the helm...effective April 2021...

@richardc751 4 жыл бұрын

Never ran blower

@socalifone3044 3 жыл бұрын

Keyboard Captain Outboards don't have blowers. What a Tool.

@PaulyV56 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this guy still has his job after this video.

@yourmedicareguylarrybelt7792 5 жыл бұрын

I dont trust anyone that ties their lines that tight to the dock.

@BoatHouseH2o 5 жыл бұрын

What is your favorite way to tie up? Tight lines means secure boat! Have a great day Larry!

@everforexcanada5663 5 жыл бұрын

@@BoatHouseH2o he may worry about the tide change?

@zaccarrigan 5 жыл бұрын

If you will leave it there for quite some time I would not leave suck short lines. The spring lines keep the boat close to the dock the bow and stern line need to be tied out further to adjust for tides. Boats sink every year because of using short tie offs.

@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын

@@everforexcanada5663i think hes on a floating dock

@jeffreybusby5344 4 жыл бұрын

If the tide goes out, with lines tied that short, the boat will be hanging from the dock. The dock lines are way to short.

@boatymcboatface2836 4 жыл бұрын

not the case, these are floating docks so they move up and down with the boat.

@EuroGuy85 3 жыл бұрын

Quickly? Where you going in a hurry, meeting with Steve Jobs?

@seanoregan998 11 ай бұрын

Who's playing the organ?

@flyingmedic 4 жыл бұрын

What a poor example of leaving a pontoon. You let the lines on shore; you had to boat unsecured and you put the life jackets in the hold. Great teaching to learners, Not.